GRE Word List

CONSANGUINITY

the quality or state of being consanguineous

The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.

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lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
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potablesuitable for drinking
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
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